Patent classifications
A61F13/4915
PRODUCT LINE OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE
A product line of absorbent articles includes a first absorbent article for a male wearer within a first size range. The first absorbent article has an outer cover, a body facing material in opposed relationship with the outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the body facing material and the outer cover for absorbing liquid that passes through the body facing material. The body facing material defines a male urine handling feature with a plurality of projections adapted to handle urine released by the male wearer. A second absorbent article for a female wearer is sized within the first size range. The second absorbent article includes an outer cover, a body facing material in opposed relationship with the outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the body facing material and the outer cover for absorbing liquid that passes through the body facing material. The body facing material defines a female urine handling feature with a plurality of projections adapted to handle urine released by the female wearer. At least a portion of the projections of the female urine handling feature has a different configuration than the projections of the male handling feature.
Male hygiene article
A one-piece hygiene article is disclosed for use by a male to absorb moisture in the crotch region, wherein the hygiene article includes an absorbent material. The hygiene article further includes a first absorbing portion, having a V-shape for receiving the genitals of the male. The legs of the V-shape of the first absorbing portion are arranged for being provided along the groin and on either side of the genitals of the male. A second absorbing portion extends from the base of the V-shape of the first absorbing portion and has an elongated shape, wherein the second absorbing portion is arranged for being provided between the buttocks of the male. The hygiene article further includes at least one weakening line for a length adjustment of the hygiene article, and an adhesive material for adhering the hygiene article to the crotch of the male.
Male absorbent article with pouch for housing male genitals
A male absorbent article includes a liquid impermeable pouch for housing the male genitals of a user. The pouch includes an opening for inserting the male genitals into the pouch. The absorbent article includes an absorbent body positioned in the absorbent article for fluid communication with the interior space of the pouch. An inner sheet structure comprises the opening for inserting the male genitals into the pouch and is tapered and positioned between and extending from first and second upper ends in a direction towards a lower end.
SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR INCONTINENCE GARMENTS
A garment system for incontinence management includes a pouch integrated into underwear or other close-fitting garments. The pouch comprises a front panel and a rear panel with mesh fabric, connected by vertically opposed seams and a horizontally opposed lower seam formed with a gusset. An opening between the panels allows insertion of a removable incontinence guard from the outside of the garment. The mesh fabric may be positioned against the wearer's body to efficiently wick body fluids from one side to the other, transferring moisture to the incontinence guard within the pouch. The garment may include boxer briefs, briefs, or workout clothing. This system provides improved comfort and discretion by separating the absorbent guard from direct skin contact while maintaining effective fluid management through the specialized mesh construction.